Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-206: Taking fish caught by another

(a) It is unlawful for any person to take fish out of the box, net, basket or off the hook of another person, or to raise any box, net, basket, or trot-line, without the consent of the owner of the device, unless the fish is taken by an officer to be used as evidence in the prosecution of a violation of the game and fish laws.

(b) Any violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.